Workers Compensation Attorney

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
Nashville, TN
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to attorneys with 2+ years of workers compensation experience working in a collaborative legal environment in Nashville, Tennessee, handling pre-litigation and litigation cases.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2+ years of workers compensation experience and a strong interest in pre-litigation and litigation case management
    — “Minimum 2+ years of workers compensation experience”
  • Professionals who can manage high-volume case loads and demonstrate expertise in drafting legal documents
    — “Ability to manage high volume of pre-lit and litigation cases”
  • Individuals with experience in interacting with expert witnesses and preparing for depositions and court appearances
    — “Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits”

Things to consider

  • The role requires active membership in the TN State Bar Association and possibly multiple state bar licenses
    — “An active member in good standing with the TN State Bar Association. Multiple State Bar Licenses preferred.”
  • The position may require a long-term career commitment due to the heavy and complex case-load
    — “handle and support a heavy and complex case-load of cases from pre-litigation, litigation, trial prep and trial”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with drafting legal documents, including motions and memoranda
    — “Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandum”
  • Demonstrate your track record of guiding clients through complex legal processes
    — “Guide clients through the case process”
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What success looks like

  • Managed high volume of pre-lit and litigation cases
  • Drafted and filed litigation documents
  • Guided clients through the case process
Typical background
Law degree from a fully accredited law schoolActive member in good standing with the TN State Bar Association

Skills & requirements

Required

Workers Compensation LawLitigationDrafting Legal DocumentsClient CommunicationExpert Witness InteractionDeposition PreparationCourt Appearances

Preferred

Wage And Hour Claims Experience

Stack & domain

Workers CompensationLitigation DocumentsPleadingsDiscovery RequestsDiscovery ResponsesDemandsMotionsMemorandumExpert ReportsAffidavitsDepositionsMediationsHearingsCourt AppearancesClient ServiceCommunicationSelf-starterLong-term Career GoalsWritingOral AdvocacyLegalLitigationTrial PrepTrial

About the role

Original posting from Morgan & Morgan, P.A. via Greenhouse

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an Attorney to join our growing Workers Compensation department in Nashville. The Workers Compensation Attorney will handle and support a heavy and complex case-load of cases from pre-litigation, litigation, trial prep and trial.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day handling of cases from pre-litigation to litigation 

Mostly handling the pre-suit side and assisting senior attorneys once the claim files suit 

Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandum

Guide clients through the case process

Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits

Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances

Qualifications

Law degree from a fully accredited law school

An active member in good standing with the TN State Bar Association. Multiple State Bar Licenses preferred. 

Minimum 2+ years of workers compensation experience

A plus to have experience on wage an hour claims

Ability to manage high volume of pre-lit and litigation cases

Excellent client service and communication skills

Self-starter driven by long-term career goals

Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

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Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff.  For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan,  paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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